MACMILLAN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMY FOR HUMANITIES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY

2016-2017

Parent-Student Handbook Faith T. Goshay, Principal

McKee Campus 4015 McInnis Road

Montgomery, Alabama 36116 334-284-7137

www.schools.mps.k12.al.us/schools/macmillan/

Table of Contents

Principal’s Message 3 Faculty Roster 4 Vision/ Beliefs 5 MPS PBIS/RTI Framework 6 MPS School Calendar 7 School Calendar 8 Student Expectations 9 Magnet Criteria 9 Absences 10 Abuse 10 Allergies/ Medical Needs 10 Arrival/ Dismissal 10 Breakfast/Lunch Program 11 Bus Transportation 12 Cell Phone/ Electronic Device 12 Check In /Out Procedures 12 Confiscated Items 12 Discipline 12 Dress Code 13 Field Trips 13 Flowers/ Balloons 13 Homework 13 Honor Roll 13 Illness/ Medication 14 Library 14 Lost & Found 14 Media Coverage 14 Parental Concerns 15 Parent Visitations/Conferences 15 Projects 15 PTA Information 15-16 Report Cards 16 Safety 16 School Parties 16 Severe Weather 17 Telephone Calls 17 Textbooks 17 Withdrawal 17 IB Assessment Procedures 18-21 IB Language Procedures 22-24 Forms to Sign and Return 25-31

A Note from Principal Faith T. Goshay

What an exciting time it is to be at MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy!

The MacMillan staff and I would like to welcome you to our wonderful school!

We are really looking forward to opening day and the promise of great opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students.

Our array of talents, as a faculty, has a far-reaching effect towards

establishing a rich and stimulating learning environment for the students of MacMillan.

This year, we will take our students to the next level as we continue to implementation of International Baccalaureate & Common Core State

Standards! We hope you will join us in our efforts as we envision a year filled with excitement and many reasons to celebrate the rich culture of

MacMillan International Academy.

On behalf of the MacMillan Faculty and Staff……….. WELCOME we are so glad you are here!

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MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy FACULTY ROSTER 2016-2017

Faith Terry Goshay, Principal

KINDERGARTEN

Trinecia Powers RM.C118

Denise Whatley RM. C119

Chrisanthia Glass RM. C120

GRADE 1

Eretta Rose RM. C115

LaToya Wright RM. C116

Vickie White RM. C117

GRADE 2

Emori Byrd RM. C121

April Scott RM. C122

Amber Flen RM. C123

GRADE 3

Megan Moore RM. C124

Cathy Simmons RM. C125

Amber Persons RM. C126

GRADE 4 Kortni Daniels RM. C109

Cherelle Young RM. C110

Brittany Watts RM. C112

GRADE 5

Emily Baldwin RM. C111

Joan Johnston RM. C113

Andrea Cristiano RM. C114

COUNSELOR

Synethia Martin RM. C105

LIBRARIAN

Dorothy Hunt Library

ESL

Courtney Burt RM. C108

SPANISH/ ESL

Carolina Neglen RM. C107

SPECIALISTS

Jana Harris, Music RM. C106

J.D. Ray, Phys Ed RM. C104

Wanda Mann, Tech. RM. A103

Theresa Marshall, IB. RM. C101

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Erika Cross RM. C108

SUPPORT STAFF

Amy Cantey, Secretary/ Bookkeeper

Ron Cantey, Clerical Support

LUNCHROOM Sharon McGhee, Manager

CUSTODIAL STAFF

Demetriss Goodwyn

Carolyn Parks

Mary Thomas

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MPS Vision Statement:

We will engage, educate and inspire our students to succeed in college, career and beyond!

MPS Mission Statement:

MPS is a place where every student develops a love of learning, cultivates intellectual curiosity and dreams of a future full of amazing possibilities.

MPS Beliefs:

All children, when challenged, can learn at a higher level.

High expectations produce high achievement.

Schools must provide all students with challenging and engaging work.

Equity and excellence are necessary for success.

Schools must be safe and nurturing communities where students and staff show respect for each other.

Teachers who are well-prepared and caring can guide students to success.

Every employee is a valued and respected member of the education team. Working as a team is critical to the success of our students.

There is strength in diversity; working together we can address any challenge before us.

All resources received must be maximized to help students succeed.

Parent’s, community, and businesses are critical partners in improving our school system.

IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy Mission Statement:

At MacMillan International Academy we are a collaborative international community of learners challenged to reach our highest potential through high levels of interdisciplinary instruction in a safe and caring environment, while inspiring students to become reflective, compassionate, and caring leaders who are able to achieve educational goals in a global society.

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307 South Decatur Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Dear Parents/Guardian:

Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) is committed to providing the highest quality of education to every student.

To meet that goal, MPS adopted two fundamental frameworks: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

(PBIS) and Response to Instruction (RtI). PBIS is a proactive approach to establishing behavioral supports to

address psychological, social and emotional needs. RtI is a multi-tiered approach to providing core instruction

to all students in addition to identifying and supporting students with learning and behavior needs. Both

frameworks provide early, systematic and intensive assistance to students who are at risk or already

underperforming. Interventions will include but not be limited to specialized, research-based teaching and

behavior strategies provided in both the classroom and small group settings.

According to the Alabama Administrative Code, all public schools in Alabama are required to implement the

Problem Solving Team (PST) model. The PST process is designed to guide general education intervention

services for all students who have academic and/or behavioral difficulties. The PST will review student data

regarding the need for assistance, monitor progress being made by students, inform parents of plans of action,

and make recommendations for changes to interventions.

Based on initial screening results and other academic data, if it is determined that your child would benefit from

assistance or intervention, he or she will be provided tiered support as needed.

MPS utilizes a three-tiered approach to instruction/intervention:

Tier 1 – Classroom teachers will use a variety of instructional strategies and positive behavioral

supports within the core curriculum to address individual instructional needs

Tier 2 – Based on assessments, discipline, grades, attendance and other data, students who are

unsuccessful with Tier 1 will be provided additional research-based interventions

Tier 3 – Students who continue to misbehave or struggle in Tier 2 will be referred to the PST and

receive more intensive interventions.

Respectfully,

Bridgette Johnson Bridgette Johnson, RtI Coordinator

Montgomery Public Schools

(334) 223-6840

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MPS SCHOOL CALENDAR

Important Dates

Event Date

First Day for Students August 10, 2016

Grading Period Ending Dates October 7, 2016

December 16, 2016

March 10, 2017

ACT Aspire Testing April 12-May 2, 2017

Last Day for Students May 25, 2017

Report Card Dates

1st Nine Weeks October 13, 2016

2nd Nine Weeks January 5, 2017

3rd Nine Weeks March 16, 2017

4th Nine Weeks May 25, 2017

Staff Development (Students Will Not Attend These Days)

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 – Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Monday, October 10, 2016

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

Monday, April 17, 2017

Friday, May 26, 2017

School Holidays

Event Date

Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2016

Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2016

Thanksgiving Monday, November 21, 2016 – Friday, November 25, 2016

Winter Holidays Monday, December 19, 2016 – Monday, January 2, 2017

King/Lee Birthdays Monday, January 16, 2017

Spring Holidays Monday, March 20, 2017 – Friday, March 24, 2017

Weather Day NONE

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AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 08/03 – Teachers Return 08/04 – Kindergarten “Welcome to School”

Orientation (5:30-6:30 pm) 08/08 – 1st-5th Grade Open House (5:30 -

6:30pm) 08/10 – Students’ First Day of School 08/22-09/02 – K-2 DIBELs Next Benchmark 1 08/22-09/06 – 3-5 Performance Series

Testing 08/30 – Signed Papers TBA – PTA Cookie Dough Fundraiser TBA – PTA Spirit Night-Chuck E Cheese

09/05 – Labor Day (No School) 09/06 – MIB Parent Info Session #1 09/09 – Grandparents Luncheon 09/13 – Progress Reports 09/13, 27 – Signed Papers 09/26-09/30 – Book Fair 09/26-10/07 – K-5 Achievement Series

Testing 09/30 – 5th Grade Performance 9:30am 09/30 – AR Cut Off TBA – PTA – Back to School Night – 5th

Grade Performance & Dinner @ 5:00 pm; Meeting (budget) @ 5:30 pm

TBA – United Way Drive Begins

10/07 – End of the First Nine Weeks 10/07 – AR Party 10/10 – STAFF PD Day 10/11, 25 – Signed Papers 10/13 – Report Cards Issued 10/14 – K-2 Honors Assembly 1:30 3-5 Honors Assembly 2:30 10/17 – National Boss’s Day 10/21 – Fall Festival (6:00-8:00 pm) 10/23-31 – Red Ribbon Week TBA – PTA Spirit Night

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 11/01 – MIB Parent Info Session #2 11/08 – Signed Papers/Progress Reports 11/10 – Veteran’s Day Program – 4th Grade

Performance @ 9:30 am 11/11 – Veteran’s Day (No School) 11/18 – Donuts for Dads 11/14-18 – American Education Week 11/21-25 – Thanksgiving Holidays 11/27-12/01 – Jump Rope for Heart 11/29 – Signed Papers

12/02 – Homeroom Spelling Bee 12/02–Chorus Holiday Performance 9:30am 12/05-12/16 – K-5 Achievement Series

Testing 12/09 – School-wide Spelling Bee 12/09 – AR Cut Off 12/12-16 – IB Global! Theme Week 12/13 – Signed Papers 12/16 – AR Party 12/16 – Christmas Parties 2:00-3:00 pm 12/16 – End of the 2nd Nine Weeks 12/19-01/03 – Winter Holidays

TBA – System Wide Spelling Bee 01/03 – Staff PD Day 01/04 – Students Return 01/04-01/19 – 3-5 Performance Series

Testing 01/05 – Report Cards Issued 01/06 – K-2 Honors Assembly 1:30 3-5 Honors Assembly 2:30 01/09-01/23 – K-2 DIBELs Next Benchmark 2 01/10 - MIB Parent Info Session #3 01/10, 24 – Signed Papers 1/16 – MLK Birthday (No School) 1/25 – 100th Day Celebrations & IB

Reading/Math Day 1/31 – 1st Grade Performance 9:30 TBA – PTA Meeting-1st Grade Performance

& Dinner @ 5 pm; Meeting @ 5:30 pm FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

02/06-03/03 – ACCESS 2.0 Testing (EL) 02/06 – 02/10 Counselor’s Week 02/07 – Honor Society Inductions @ 6 pm 02/07, 21 – Signed Papers 02/07 – Progress Reports 02/10 – International Night @ 5:30 pm 02/14 – Valentine’s Parties 2-3 pm 02/20 – Staff PD /President’s Day (No

Students) 02/23 – MIB Track Registration Due 02/24 – 3rd Grade Performance 9:30 02/27 – Student-Led Conferences (4:00-

5:00 pm) 02/27-03/10 – K-5 Achievement Series

Testing TBA – PTA Spirit Night

02/27-3/03 – Read Across America Week 03/03 – AR Cut Off 03/07 – MIB Parent Info Session #4 03/07, 28 – Signed Papers 03/09 – Talent Show @ 6 pm 03/10 – AR Party 03/10 – End of the 3rd Nine Weeks 03/13-17 – Chorus, Honor Society, MIB

Patrol & Track Group Picture Week 03/16 – Report Cards Issued 03/17 – 2nd Grade Performance & Honors

Assembly @ 9:30am 03/17 –Honor’s Assembly K-1 Honors Assembly 1:30 3-5 Honors Assembly 2:30 03/27 – Staff PD (No Students) 03/20-24 – Spring Break

04/10-13 – National Library Week 04/11, 25 – Signed Papers 04/11 – Librarian’s Day 04/12-05/02 – ACT Aspire Testing 04/17 – Staff PD Day (No Students) 04/21 – Earth Day 04/21 – PBS Beach Party/Family Picnic 04/25

– Progress Reports 04/24-28 – Book Fair 04/25 – Millionaire’s Club & Jr. Friends 04/26 – Administrative Professionals Day 04/27 – Track Party 04/28 – Chorus Spring Concert 9:30 am TBA – PTA Spirit Night TBA – PTA Meeting – 2nd Grade

Performance & Dinner @ 5:00 pm; Meeting (elections) @ 5:30 pm

MAY

05/01-05 – Teacher Appreciation Week 05/01-05/12 – K-2 DIBELs Next Benchmark 3 05/01-05/19 – 3-5 Performance Series

Testing 05/05 – Field Day 05/09 – Exhibition 05/09 – Signed Papers 05/10 – Nurse’s Day 05/12 – Muffins for Moms TBD – K-5 Achievement Series Testing

05/13 – MIB Patrol Field Trip (tentative) 05/22 – Kindergarten Performance/ Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 am 05/23 – 5th Grade Graduation 9:30 am 05/25 – Student’s Last Day- Report Cards Issued 05/26 – Teacher Work Day Volunteer Luncheon

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Student Expectations

Our program is rigorous and challenging with specific criteria to be met. In order to be successful at MacMillan International Academy, students must adhere to the following:

• Daily Attendance (8:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) • Punctuality (Morning announcements start at 8:40 a.m. Tardy bell rings at 8:50 A.M.; your child should be in his/her classroom.) • Above Average Academic Performance • Appropriate and Acceptable Behavior in All School Related Activities, Including Bus Behavior • Completion of All Homework Assignments/Projects/Reading Logs/Accelerated Reader Activities • Positive Attitude

In addition to the school-wide Discipline Plan, each teacher has an individual classroom discipline plan to encourage a positive learning atmosphere. Students at MacMillan International Academy are responsible for their actions and are expected to strive to meet all expectations. Students exercising appropriate behavior allow us to provide many wonderful educational opportunities.

Criteria for Remaining in the Magnet Program

1. Students are required to demonstrate commitment to their education and show academic progress in all core subjects. (Spelling is not a core subject.) Students must have an overall 3.0 average (quality points) for the year in academic subjects. Final averages are not rounded.

2. Students must maintain an overall B (3.0) average in conduct (quality points). Severe problems may result in immediate removal from the program.

3. In order for students to achieve academically, it is essential that they be punctual and regular in attendance. Unexcused absences, tardies, and/ or checkouts WILL result in required conference and possible removal from program.

4. Parents of a student whose overall average falls below 3.0 in academic subjects (quality points), or falls below a B in conduct (quality points) will be required to conference with the teacher to develop a plan for the student’s improvement. Once a Student Improvement Plan is implemented, the student will be placed on probation. A student must be removed from probation and meet the criteria in order to remain in the program. Students who end the year on probation will not be allowed to remain in the magnet program. A letter will be mailed to the home if a child is no longer eligible. 5. Students who maintain the school’s requirements and intend to continue in the program next year must complete an Intent to Return form annually.

NOTE: GRADE AVERAGES WILL BE COMPUTED USING THE FOLLOWING QUALITY POINTS SCALE:

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F= 0 points

MACMILLAN DATES TO REMEMBER

Dates are subject to change. Please refer to Teacher/ Principal Newsletter

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Absences Parents must send a written note to their child’s homeroom teacher explaining all absences on the day of the child’s return to class. The school is required to report all excessive absences. Please call the school to report any extended absences and absences due to personal reasons. A student is considered unexcused if a written note is not received within three days of absence. MPS Code of Student Behavior states that any student in grades K-12 who has accumulated more than 20 excused or more than 10 unexcused absences for the school year may be retained.

Students absent due to contagious disease (for example, diphtheria, scarlet fever, TB, mumps, hepatitis, ringworm, and mono) must present a certificate from a physician or the Health Department before returning to school. Students absent due to head lice must check in through the office before returning to their classroom.

If your child is absent for an extended period, you may want to get the assignments for them to complete at home. Please call the school to arrange a time to pick up books and assignments.

Excused absences include:

1. Illness 2. Inclement weather, which would be dangerous to the life and health of the student if

attempting to attend school 3. Legal quarantine

4. Death in the immediate family 5. Emergency conditions as determined by the principal

6. Students absent from school with permission from principal and consent of parents or guardian

Occasionally a student must be absent for reasons other than those listed above. In order for the absence to be excused and work to be made up, prior approval must be obtained from the principal.

An excused absence permits work to be made up. Makeup work must be done within three days of returning to school. Makeup work/tests will not be given to students with unexcused absences, tardies, or checkouts.

Abuse

In accordance with Alabama law, the faculty and staff are legally bound to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

Allergies/Medical Needs It is vital that the school be aware of any allergies (foods, insects, etc.) or medical needs that your child may have. Please notify the school in writing describing these conditions. Students needing prescription medication while in school will have it administered by a school employee. No medication will be given to a student unless the medication permission form (available in the Code of Student Behavior booklet or school office) is completed, signed by the parent and physician, and returned by the parent. When a child is self-medicating with an inhaler, a doctor’s statement should be provided to verify that self medication is prescribed. Prescription bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and specific directions. It is your child’s responsibility to come to the office at the correct time. Students are not allowed to have non-prescription medicine at school.

Arrival and Dismissal

8:40 A.M. : School Begins: Students arriving by car should enter the building from the McInnis Road entrance. Always drop your child off at the curb. Car riders should not arrive at school before 7:50 A.M. Students arriving before 7:50 A.M. should plan to participate in the Goodtimes program. The YMCA Goodtimes program is

available from 7:00 until 8:40 A.M. for a minimal charge. Applications for the Goodtimes program are available at the Bell Rd. office. The telephone number to contact Goodtimes before and after school is 279-8878.

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8:50 A.M.: Tardy Bell: Students not seated in their classrooms by 8:50 A.M. are considered tardy and must be checked in by a parent through the office. Parent(s) or guardian(s) MUST bring the student to the office and sign in on the check-in sheet. The office will issue a pass for the student to be admitted to class.

3:40 P.M.: Dismissal: Only bus students will be dismissed from the rear of the building. All car riders will be dismissed in the front of the building. We ask that parents remain in their vehicles in the carpool line and a faculty/staff member will walk your child to the car. This is to help ensure that dismissal is safe and orderly. We appreciate your cooperation. Please pick up your child(ren) promptly when the 3:40 P.M. bell rings. Be sure your child knows what to do on rainy days. After-school care is offered by Goodtimes for children from 3:40 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. for a minimal charge.

Breakfast/Lunch Program

The breakfast program begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. If your child rides a late bus he/she should plan to eat breakfast either at home or at their zoned school. Students are expected to be seated in their classrooms no later than 8:50 a.m.

All enrolled students of Montgomery Public Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household for the 2016-2017 school year. One breakfast meal will be served to all students at NO CHARGE regardless of the eligibility status. Additional student meals will be charged the normal price of $1.00 for student breakfast. A la carte item prices will also remain the same.

No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a Free or Reduced meal application.

The school breakfast and lunch we serve follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The Community Eligibility Provision cannot succeed without your support; please encourage your children to participate in the school meal programs.

Breakfast price for parents and visitors is $2.50.

Lunch Program

The tentative lunch schedule is as follows: KDG - 11:00-11:25 GR 1 - 11:10-11:35 GR 2 - 11:35-12:00 GR 3 - 11:45-12:10 GR 4 - 12:05-12:30 GR 5 - 11:55-12:20

One lunch meal will be served to all students at NO CHARGE regardless of the eligibility status. Additional student meals will be charged the normal price of $1.75 for student lunch. A la carte item prices will also remain the same. No further action is required of you. Your child (ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a Free or Reduced meal application.

Parents are invited to have lunch with their child at any time. Parents/Visitors lunch meals are $3.75. We encourage all parents to come and have lunch with their children whenever possible, please sign in at the office prior to visiting the lunchroom.

Fast food or other restaurant food containers with food or drinks are not permitted in the lunchroom according to the Federal Child Nutrition Program guidelines. 100% juice products are acceptable in the lunchroom. No carbonated beverages should be sent to school. Glass containers should not be used. Milk may be purchased by students who bring their lunch from home.

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Bus Transportation

To ensure their safety, bus students are REQUIRED to follow all rules and regulations while being transported to and from school. Violation of bus rules may result in the loss of bus privileges. Students receiving bus referrals will be investigated. The investigation may lead to their conduct grades lowered at school and/ or lose the privilege of riding the bus from 1-5 days. Students ride their assigned buses only. Permission cannot be given to ride a bus other than the one assigned. A note must be sent if your child is not to ride the bus in the afternoon. Without a written note, bus students will be placed on their assigned bus. Should your child miss the bus or be suspended from the bus, please work out an alternate plan for transportation. If a student misses the bus in the afternoon, he/she should report to the office immediately. Except for extreme emergencies, after school arrangements should be made prior to the beginning of the school day to avoid confusion.

Cell Phone / Electronic Device Usage Policy In accordance with the MPS policy, students are not permitted to use a cell phone or any electronic device in school. This includes, but is not limited to an IPhone, Blackberry, Smartphone, other adapted PDAs or electronic devices. Principals have the authority to allow the use of cell phones and electronic devices for instructional purposes during class, however that permission must be granted before students are allowed to openly display cell phones or other electronic devices in class/school. Unless otherwise stated, cell phones and other electronic devices are to be powered off, out of view, and not in use while students are in the school building, in classes that may be held outside of the building and on school sponsored field trips. If a cell phone rings or beeps in class/school, it is considered being in use. Therefore, it is advised that student phones remain off while in the school building. School officials accept no responsibility for safeguarding confiscated items or for loss or damage to confiscated property. Note: The school will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices.

Check In/Out Procedures Students not seated in their classrooms by 8:50 A.M. are considered tardy and must be check-in through the office. A parent or guardian MUST bring the student to the office and sign in on the check-in sheet. The office will issue a pass for the student to be admitted to class.

Please keep check-outs to a minimum. If a check-out is necessary, parents should go to the school office, request the child for check-out, and sign the child out on the check-out sheet. Please do not go directly to a classroom to check out a child or speak with the teacher. Classroom time is valuable. There will not be check-outs after 3:00 p.m. For safety purposes, students are released only to those persons listed on the registration card. Photo identification will be required in order to check out a student if the office is not familiar with the person requesting a check-out.

Confiscated Items

Any unauthorized item that is confiscated will be turned in to the Principal’s office where the date, time and description of the item will be noted. If not a weapon, on the first offense, parents will be called and the student will be allowed to pick up the item at the end of the school day – the log will indicate time the item is picked up. A second offense will result in a call home and the parents must pickup the item. A third offense will result in a suspension from school for one day. Further infractions could result in more severe discipline consequences.

Discipline and Consequences

Each student at MacMillan International Academy is responsible for his/her own behavior. We expect children to follow rules and agree to behave. A school-wide discipline plan has been developed to establish fair and consistent conduct grading. (See School-Wide Discipline Plan insert) Inappropriate behavior will result in consequence deemed suitable to the severity and frequency of the misconduct. Each teacher has a set of

classroom rules and consequences. The rules are necessary for an orderly classroom environment. Consequences for breaking rules are clear, fair, and aimed at helping students learn to make better choices. Consequences for classroom rules and violations MAY include any of the following: 12

1. Verbal warning 2. Counseling 3. Conduct Checks 4. One-on-one conference 5. Note/phone call to parent 6. Office Referral 7. Time out or loss of privilege 8. Conference with parent 9. Suspension

A student will be referred to the office when a teacher’s classroom discipline plan has been exhausted, the student has committed repeated offenses, or the offense is severe. An office referral may be given for any offense listed in the Montgomery Public Schools Code of Student Behavior handbook. Receiving an office referral will result in consequences deemed appropriate by the administrator. Students who have difficulty meeting the criteria for remaining in the magnet program will be reassigned to their zoned school. We should all remember that improper behavior interferes with the rights of teachers to teach and students to learn, and is unacceptable.

Dress Code

Students at MacMillan follow the MPS dress code outlined in the Code of Student Behavior as their dress code, and are expected to wear clean, appropriate school clothing at all times. School Uniforms are required of all students attending MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy. A group of parents and teachers have upgraded the Uniform Procedure from last year; the procedure is listed at the end of this handbook. Parents are asked to read the procedures and sign the Dress Code Procedure form and return it to the school.

Field Trips

Educational field trips will be taken by classes during the school year. A parent must sign a permission slip before his/her child is permitted to participate in any field trip. The school will use MPS School Buses for local field trips or chartered buses for out of town trips. Parents will not be allowed to transport children in their vehicles for school sponsored field trips. Permission slips will be sent home with students a few days before the trip. Please do not check out children from school to attend field trips with brothers or sisters. Verbal permission will not be accepted. Always check your child’s book bag for important information. Student must wear blue field trips on all school sponsored field trips. Any parent/visitor wanting to attend a field trip MUST submit and pass the MPS background check.

Flowers and Balloons

Please do not send flowers or balloons to your child at school. They are a distraction in the classroom and students are not allowed to take them home on the bus.

Homework

Homework is an important part of your child’s learning experience. Students are expected to complete homework assigned by their teacher(s). Completion of the assignments reinforces concepts studied in class, encourages responsibility, and helps children practice good study habits. Please do not call the school office for homework assignments, except in cases of extended absences. Make up work will be given to the student when he/she returns to school with a written excuse from the parent. All students keep a Reading/Math Log to document 20 minutes of required reading/math practice at home. Teachers will send home a weekly newsletter to highlight class assignments.

Honor Roll

Honor Roll assemblies will be held at the end of each nine weeks as indicated on the monthly calendars. You are invited to attend these assemblies. Please be aware of the following guidelines:

• All academic subjects in Grades K-5, are included in Honor Roll awards.

• Perfect attendance for Honor Roll means present at school all day, everyday (no tardies, no check-outs). According to county guidelines for attendance purposes, a child is counted present if they are in attendance more than half of the day and that will be indicated on the report card. • All areas which receive conduct grades are included in the conduct award.

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Illness/Medication If a student becomes ill at school, we will contact his/her parent(s)/guardian(s). If a check-out is necessary, please follow the check-out procedures. Be sure that all telephone numbers and addresses on your child’s registration card are current so that you or a designated person may be contacted in case of an emergency. Please list three current telephone numbers on the registration card. In the event there are changes in telephone numbers or addresses, please contact the office immediately so that changes can be made in INOW.

Students needing prescription medication while in school will have it administered by a school employee. Non-prescription medicine (such as aspirin, cough syrup, cough drops, nasal spray, etc.) will not be administered by a school employee. No medication will be given to a student unless the medication permission form (available in the Code of Student Behavior booklet or school office) is completed, signed by the parent and physician, and returned by the parent. When a child is self-medicating with an inhaler, a doctor’s statement should be provided to verify that self medication is prescribed. Prescription bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and specific directions. It is your child’s responsibility to come to the office at the correct time. Students are not allowed to have non-prescription medicine at school.

Library Our library is a considerate learning place that encourages excellence and respect. We will try hard to do our best when people are looking or not looking at us. Then everyone in the class will be successful. Students are encouraged to check out books from the library. A library period is scheduled weekly. Books borrowed each week from the library are due the following week. By signing the receipt of this handbook you are agreeing with the following policies:

I give my child permission to use the resources of the MacMillan Library. This includes the use of the computers, as

well as checking out books and bringing them home.

If my child does not return a book, he/she will not be allowed to check out another one until the book is returned or

paid for.

I have read and understand the MPS Acceptable Use Policy for computers sent home by my student’s home room

teacher. Please understand that library personnel will stoop privileges of anyone using the computers for reasons

outside of educational purposes endorsed by Montgomery County Schools. We do not accept responsibility for

unfortunate problems caused by misuse of computers by students.

You may access Accelerated Reader from home. An option is available for parents to have an email sent for immediate reports when a child completes an AR test at school. This will tell the name of the book and the score achieved on the test for that book. The website is https://hosted226.renlearn.com/77862/homeconnect/login.aspx . To log into the site you must know your child’s AR username and password. You can get this from your child or his/her teacher.

Lost and Found

The school will maintain a lost and found box on the stage ramp. Students should check the box for lost clothing or other items. If the items have not been claimed in a reasonable length of time, they will be given to a charitable organization. All of your child’s personal items should be labeled with a permanent marker.

Media Coverage MacMillan International Academy is a communication and technology school, students are in many forms of photography. The media comes to MacMillan frequently to cover various activities for television and the newspaper. We need your permission for your child to be photographed or interviewed. All students participate in class plays. Many of these special events are videotaped. For these events, students are identified by names. Please complete the media release form that can be found in the MPS Code of Conduct.

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Parental Concerns Our commitment is to provide the best possible education for each student. We are also concerned about each student’s general welfare. We consider ourselves partners with you in these endeavors. Please feel free to express your ideas, compliments, suggestions, and concerns to the school.

If you have concerns regarding any situation within the classroom or school, please follow the administrative procedures as outlined below:

* Concerns should be expressed directly to the faculty member at a prescheduled conference. * Conferences can be scheduled with your child’s teacher or by calling the school office (334-284-7137). * If a concern is not resolved satisfactorily through a prescheduled conference with your child’s teacher, call the office to schedule a conference with principal.

Parent Visitations/Conferences

We encourage parents to observe in their child’s classroom. Parents MUST check in with the school office and secure a visitor’s pass before going to the classroom. When visiting a classroom, please enter and leave as quietly as possible. Remember, this is not a time for a conference. In order to not hinder the learning process, we request that you do not bring younger siblings to the visit. We also ask that you limit your visit to no more than 1 hour unless you have received prior approval from the principal.

Teachers are available for conferences with parents by appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before 8:15 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. Please contact the teacher or call the office to schedule a conference.

When students arrive late, parents MAY NOT go to the classroom with them. This will disrupt the instructional program. At the end of the day, parents are not to go to the classroom to meet students or teachers. Teachers will escort students to the dismissal areas. Parent visits at dismissal time often result in the delay of students being sent to buses or being taken to the dismissal area.

Visitors who are disruptive will be asked to leave the premises. If the visitor refuses to cooperate, law enforcement will be called and visitation privileges will be suspended for this individual or individuals.

Note Turn off or silence all cell phones and complete cell phone conversations before entering the school building. The following procedures are aligned with Montgomery Public Schools 2016-17 Code of Student Behavior Guidelines for School Visitors.

Projects

Projects are an important part of the curriculum at MacMillan. Following directions/rubrics on these projects help students prepare for the future. They are assigned with sufficient time to complete them. Projects are considered late if they are not at school by 8:50 A.M. on the turn-in date. Five points will be taken off weekly for each project that is turned in late. Students who are absent on the due date for a project are expected to turn the assignment in on their return to class. Please check with your child or child’s teacher regularly about all school assignments.

PTA Information MacMillan is a member of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Parents are encouraged to join the PTA, attend meetings, and participate in all activities throughout the school year. PTA membership dues are paid at the beginning of the year. Dues are $10.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Please make every effort to join this wonderful association. PTA provides many things for your child.

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2016-17 PTA Board Members

President: Becca Scott Vice President: Lyndsey Whaley Secretary: Treasurer: Anja Pledger Membership: Fundraising: Kelli Nelson Teacher Appreciation: Volunteer Coordinator: Kver Fannin Teacher Rep (K-2): Trinecia Powers Teacher Rep (3-5): Theresa Marshall Awards/Grant Liaison: Communications Team:

Special Events Coordinator: Reflections Art Program Coord.: Box Tops for Education Coord.:

Report Cards/Signed Papers/Progress Reports Report cards are issued four times a year at the end of each nine-week grading periods. Parents must sign and promptly return the school’s copy for each of these, preferably the next school day. In an effort to inform you of your child’s progress, work samples will be sent home approximately every other Wednesday. It is important that you review these papers with your child, sign the envelope, and return the envelope with the papers to school the next day. Students who fail to return signed papers will have their work kept on file with the teacher until returned.

Safety

Every effort is being made to keep your child safe at school. An extensive safety plan has been written and is followed daily. Please help us keep your child safe by following these rules:

• Park only in designated areas. • Enter the building through the front doors, sign in at the office, and obtain a pass. • Use the doorbell at the front entrance to gain admittance. • Never ask a child to open a door that is not being used by everyone.

• Drop your child off at the curb, never in the middle of the street.

Disruptive/ Unruly visitors will be asked to leave the premises. Failure to do so will result in a call for police assistance.

School Parties Two school-wide parties are scheduled (Christmas and Valentine’s Day) each school year. All celebrations will be held in the child’s classroom. Please speak to classroom teacher before sending cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. to school to celebrate your child’s birthday.

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Severe Weather During severe weather warnings, students will be placed in safe, designated areas as determined by the Civil Defense plan. Every effort is made to protect your child. Check-outs during these times are discouraged. Please use good judgment if you decide to check out your child (ren) during this time. Any official announcement regarding the closing or delayed starting of school will be broadcast over local radio and television stations.

Telephone Calls

Students are not permitted to use the telephone except for emergencies. Make after school arrangements with students before they leave home in the morning. Please review the Montgomery Public Schools policy regarding cell phones in the Code of Student Behavior.

Textbooks

Textbooks are issued to students for use during the school year. Each student must have a signed textbook form and registration card before textbooks will be issued. Books must be returned at the end of the school year. Parents, guardians, or other persons having custody of the student are liable for any loss or damage to a textbook. Any lost or damaged book must be paid for before another one can be issued. These textbooks should not be written in and must have a book cover on them at all times.

Withdrawal from School

In the event that you need to withdraw your child from school, please inform the school, in writing, then allow the school 24 hours to complete the necessary paperwork.

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MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy

Assessment Procedures

“How will we know what we have learned?”

IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

MacMillan International Academy Mission Statement:

At MacMillan International Academy we are a collaborative international community of learners challenged to reach our highest potential through high levels of interdisciplinary instruction in a safe and caring environment, while inspiring students to become reflective, compassionate, and caring leaders who are able to achieve educational goals in a global society.

Purpose of Assessment: At MacMillan International Academy, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve

student learning. Assessment informs teachers of what their students know; if the students understand what has been taught, and what topics need to be retaught to students. Teachers also use assessment data to determine how to best meet students’ needs. Assessment also informs students. Students can use their assessment data to discover where their strengths and weaknesses are and to set goals for future learning. Finally, assessment data is communicated with parents, so that they have an understanding of where their children are and where they need to be.

High Quality Assessment Assessments are varied in type, and there are different purposes for assessments. At MacMillan

International Academy, we believe that regardless of the purpose, there are shared characteristics of high quality assessments. These characteristics include:

Assessment is ongoing; it does not happen just at the end of learning

Teachers give students many opportunities to show their understanding

Assessments are differentiated

Assessment results inform teachers, students, parents and curriculum decisions

Assessments are both formative and summative

Assessments are based on a clear set of criteria

Assessments are relevant, challenging and appropriate; they assess knowledge and/or skills

Teachers give students timely feedback

Assessment results are easily understood by others

Modifications are made when necessary

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We believe in using varied assessment tools in all grade levels. For example:

Standardized assessments

Rubrics

Checklists

Anecdotal notes

Formal summative assessments

Formative assessments

Writing samples

Self-assessments

Projects/presentations

Practices: Assessment is used to support student learning and encourage student success. It is integrated regularly

with instruction. Teachers use the results to better their teaching practices based on student needs. Formative Assessment

1. Formative assessment is an integral part of instruction. Practices related to formative assessment include:

a. Giving students frequent descriptive feedback on formative tasks

b. Giving students feedback that aims to improve performance

c. Giving students feedback that provides an incentive for improvement Summative Assessment

2. Summative assessments are used as the basis for determining the understanding of standards and/or learning goals. Practices related to summative assessment include:

a. Gathering information to reflect on teaching practices

b. Opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned Reporting of Assessment Data

3. Reporting of student achievement occurs formally 10 times each year: a. In August, parents receive information about student’s standardized test scores from the previous year

b. Four mid quarter progress reports are sent home c. Four end of the quarter report cards are sent home (October, January, March & May)

d. One student-led conference will be held at least one per year, this is a practice for communicating student learning to parents. If requested, additional Parent-Teacher conference(s) will be held throughout the year.

Student Portfolios: The PYP Portfolio is a collection of student achievements and accomplishments. It is an important mechanism for documenting students’ educational progress throughout the PYP program. The student and teacher collaborate on selections from each unit of inquiry for the portfolio. After selecting pieces to go into portfolios, students write a reflection piece on why they chose that particular item to go into their portfolio. Each student in the PYP program will have a portfolio that will follow them throughout the PYP program.

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Exhibition: 5th Grade students in the PYP carry out a special project called “exhibition”. The exhibition is a culminating activity that represents an authentic summative assessment of the PYP which requires each student to demonstrate engagement with the five essential elements of the program: knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and action. The exhibition provides the opportunity for students to identify, investigate, and propose solutions to a real-world issue or problem while drawing on what they have learned in the PYP. The exhibition must include written work, oral presentations, the use of technology, and performances in one or more of the arts. The exhibition may take the form of individual student projects, each of which addresses an aspect of the issue. It may constitute projects created by groups of students, or it can be a single project created by an entire class working together. In all cases, it must represent a collaborative effort, and each student must make a substantial, identifiable contribution.

District Assessment Requirements:

Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade

Report Card Assessment

DIBELS Next

Scott Foresman (SF) Fluency Test

SF Placement Test (Pre-test)

SF Selection Test

SF Unit Assessment

SF End of the Year Test (Post test)

DIBELS Next

Scott Foresman Assessments are the same as Kindergarten

Global Scholar: Performance Series

DIBELS Next

Scott Foresman Assessments are the same as 1st Grade

Global Scholar: Performance Series

3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade

Scott Foresman Assessments are same as 2nd Grade

Global Scholar: Achievement Series

ACT Aspire (English, Reading, Math, Science, & Writing)

Scott Foresman Assessments are same as 3rd Grade

Global Scholar: Achievement Series

ACT Aspire (English, Reading, Math, Science, & Writing)

Scott Foresman Assessments are same as 4th Grade

Global Scholar: Achievement Series

ACT Aspire (English, Reading, Math, Science, & Writing)

Definitions: Assessment – the process of gathering information on student learning from a variety of sources to understand how well students are achieving identified curriculum expectations.

Evaluation – the process of judging the quality of student work based on identified criteria and assigning a value to represent the level of achievement attained.

Formative Assessment – the process of gathering information during the learning process. It involves constructive and specific feedback to students aimed to improve learning. This evidence may be used for determining a grade/level when there is insufficient evidence from summative assessments.

Summative Assessment – is designed to allow students to demonstrate achievement toward expectations

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Authentic Assessment – when students are asked to perform tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. Student performance on a task is typically scored on a rubric to determine how successfully the student has met specific standards.

Differentiated Instruction – provides students with different avenues to acquire content; to process, construct, or make sense of ideas; and to develop teaching materials so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.

Review of Assessment Procedures: A committee will be formed that will annually review and revise the assessment policy. The committee will be comprised of the building Instructional Leaders, IBPYP Coordinator, teachers and specialists. The purpose of the committee will be to review the current assessment policy, revise the policy as needed, and plan how to effectively communicate our assessment policy to staff, parents and other involved stakeholders.

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MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy Primary Years Programme

Language Procedures

Beliefs MacMillan International Academy will ensure excellence in education to prepare learners for

productive engagement in a global society through emphasis of multiple literacy strategies for all

students. Language teaching occurs with the understanding that students bring their own unique

cultural backgrounds to any new situation.

School Language Practices - English Language Instruction. English is the language of instruction for all classrooms. A

variety of literacy strategies are used to promote contextual English language instruction addressing

the modalities of listening, speaking, reading, writing,

presenting, and viewing.

Each classroom and grade level building is text-rich with labels, word and letter walls, signs,

explanations, teacher and student writing.

Reading is taught using both anthologies as well as fiction and non-fiction literature.

Reading at home is promoted through the use of reading logs or other methods that contain an

accountability component.

Teachers read frequently from both fiction and non-fiction books, such as leveled readers and

novels.

Children are involved in a variety of literary studies, exploring different genres, authors, and

styles of writing.

Teachers’ model writing, reading strategies, listening skills, and appropriate speech.

Teachers actively foster respect for and interest in other languages. They acknowledge and

build on the knowledge of languages of their students.

Teachers use small groups and a variety of teaching strategies and styles to best

accommodate the needs of individual students.

Vocabulary is emphasized in all content areas.

Language is a major component in encouraging understanding and tolerance of other culture

groups and perspectives.

Computer-based literacy programs assist students.

Children write for authentic purposes and add samples to individual writing portfolios each year

of attendance at MacMillan.

Children communicate their understandings in learning through written and oral expressions.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction. ESL instruction is provided for all 22

students identified as English Language Learners (ELL).

A home language survey supplied by the district is completed upon enrollment to identify a

student as ELL. Students’ scores determine placement in ESL instruction.

Upon placement, students receive small group instruction on a weekly basis by a certified ESL

teacher.

Their progress in reading, listening, speaking and writing is rated annually using the WIDA

Consortium’s ACCESS for ELLs® test (ACCESS). ACCESS stands for Assessing

Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State.

MacMillan also supports ELLs and their parents with translated materials sent home, and

translation at conferences and parent meetings.

Parents are encouraged to read, write, and speak with their children, especially in their native

language, as these skills will transfer over to their development in English.

- Resources. Multiple resources are available through the library, computer lab and classrooms.

Over 1400 items including books, videos, beyond the basal sets, encyclopedias, and story

collections, fill our modern library.

We have a diverse selection of multicultural books.

A large selection of Accelerated Reader (AR) books is available in fiction, nonfiction and

biography titles.

Research opportunities for students are scheduled by the teacher and include various

encyclopedias, reference books, and research through internet access.

Videos are available from the library that emphasizes cultural diversity, science, and other

content-specific themes for each grade level.

Spanish language books are available for students whose mother tongue is Spanish.

Instructional software and websites, such as Compass Learning are used by students on a

regular basis in the computer lab and classroom.

Students learn how to conduct online research through instruction and assistance in the

computer lab.

- Spanish Language Instruction. Each student receives Spanish language instruction on a weekly

basis.

Kindergarten-5th grade students attend Spanish 60 minutes per week.

All grade levels study different Spanish-speaking areas of the world.

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Students learn holistically through an input-based method called TPRS, or Total Proficiency

through Reading and Storytelling.

With TPRS, students are exposed to an abundance of authentic written and spoken language

in a condensed amount of time.

Teachers also support Spanish instruction in the classroom

Roles and Responsibilities

- The principal, PYP Coordinator and teachers collaborate in the development of the language

procedure.

- The language procedure is reviewed at the beginning of the year and evaluated at the end of the

year and is subject to revisions.

- All staff is responsible to ensure that the language procedure is implemented across all areas of

instruction and throughout the campus.

- All teaching staff is responsible to research resources for the classroom and school library.

- The principal and PYP Coordinator are responsible for professional development regarding

language teaching and learning.

- Regular observation by school administrators, as well as class and school presentations, ensures

that teachers are using good practices that support our language procedure.

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MacMillan International Academy

School-Wide Discipline Plan

Parents and/or Guardians, For the 2016-2017 school year, MacMillan International Academy has revised the School-Wide Discipline Plan. It is our hope that with a streamlined discipline plan we will establish a fair and consistent conduct grading system. This plan will make students and parents aware of our behavior expectations as they transition to each grade level and teacher. All students will begin EACH NINE WEEKS with 100 points, and 1 point will be deducted for each conduct check the student receives. At the end of each week, teachers will send the conduct score home, so parents are aware of their student’s conduct grade. At the end of the nine weeks, teachers will use the final number of points remaining to determine your child’s conduct grade which will appear on his/her report card.

Examples of Classroom Offenses: Distraction of other students Failure to follow directions Hitting, pushing, or kicking Failure to bring materials to class Rude or discourteous behavior Failure to follow the dress code procedure Gum chewing or eating candy, etc. Cheating Reporting false information Petty theft Toys or nuisance items which may be distracting to the school environment Cell Phone violation (first and second offense)

*Students receiving bus referral(s) will have conduct points deducted based on the principals discretion. *Misbehavior in specialists classes (P.E., Music, Spanish, Library/Technology) will result in an automatic 5 point deduction. *If a student is sent to the office/or receives an office referral there will be an automatic 10 point deduction for each referral.

***See MPS Code of Student Behavior pages 29-40 for Class A- E discipline offenses.***

Homeroom Teacher: ________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Dress Code Reminders

MacMillan Parents and Students,

For safety precautions and so that MacMillan students can be easily identified, we want to remind students and parents of our dress code procedures and consequences which coincides with MPS dress code policy.

Shirts may be Red, White or Royal Blue button down or polo style. They must be long enough to tuck in and should be tucked in at all times. Shirts worn under their polo shirt must also be Red, White or Royal Blue. Pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts must be khaki or navy blue. Belts must be worn. Shorts, skorts and skirts should be knee length even if girls have tights on underneath. (Tights should match the school colors.) Jackets or sweaters worn in class may be Red or Royal Blue (plain or MacMillan logo).

The Blue MacMillan IB Academy Field Trip shirts must be worn on all school trips. (If a student is not wearing the field trip shirt he/she may be prohibited from attending.) These are available for purchase at the school. Students are expected to wear Red or Royal Blue sweatshirts (plain or MacMillan logo) or plain Red or Royal Blue zip ups. No other color jackets or sweatshirts should be worn on field trips.

When we have special “out of uniform” events, students should still follow the guidelines of the dress code such as shirts must be short or long sleeve and shorts, skorts, and skirts must be knee length.

We have attached a copy of the dress code. A complete listing of the dress code is also attached and available on the MacMillan website.

Monogrammed uniforms can be purchased at Southern Threadworks (a portion of sales are donated to the school). They are located at 5979 Monticello Dr. (334) 213-7359.

Thank you for your continued support!

Faith T. Goshay, Principal

MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy

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MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy Dress Code

Boys

Shirts: Red, White or Royal Blue polo or button down

Red, White or Royal Blue turtleneck may be worn under polo or button down shirts

Red, White, or Royal Blue cardigan or sleeveless sweaters

Red or Royal Blue sweatshirts (plain or MacMillan logo) or

plain Red or Royal Blue zip-up

All Shirts must be short or long sleeved and must be long enough to tuck in.

Pants: Regular length slacks or knee length shorts only

Khaki or Navy Blue

Belts must be worn

Girls

Shirts: Red, White or Royal Blue polo, button down, or Peter Pan collars

Red, White or Royal Blue turtleneck may be worn under polo or button down shirts

Red, White, or Royal Blue cardigan or sleeveless sweaters

Red or Royal Blue sweatshirts (plain or MacMillan logo) or

plain Red or Royal Blue zip-up

All Shirts must be short or long sleeved and must be long enough to tuck in.

Pants: Regular length slacks, knee length shorts or skorts, or capris

Khaki or Navy Blue

Belts must be worn

Jumpers or Skirts: Knee length even with tights underneath

Khaki or Navy Blue

Belts must be worn

Accessories: No distracting jewelry; No decorative scarves or headbands; Tights and socks should be in the uniform colors.

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Boys and Girls

Shoes: Should be closed toe. Preferably tennis shoes or oxfords. Shoe colors should not be distracting. Please try to stay within the school uniform colors or neutral colors such as black, brown, tan, and navy may be worn.

MacMillan International Academy Field Trip Shirts (Blue) must be worn on all school trips.

Every Friday is Spirit Day – students wear Spirit Day T-Shirts or uniform shirts and jeans on Fridays.

All pants must be worn at the waistline with a belt.

Heavy jackets/sweaters must be removed upon entering the classroom so that all students are in uniform compliance during the day.

All jackets and sweaters should be school colors of red, royal blue, khaki, or navy no other colors will be allowed.

Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in the following disciplinarian actions:

1st & 2nd Infractions – Warning, note sent home, and parent asked to bring uniform 3rd Infraction – Parent asked to bring uniform & Parent Conference 4th (and/or subsequent) Infractions – Discipline Referral upgraded to a B10: Persistent/Willful Disobedience and consequences will issued accordingly.

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UNIFORM PROCEDURE

Child’s Name: __________________________ Teacher’s Name: __________________________

I have read and understand the MacMillan Uniform Procedures. I further understand the following

consequences for failure to follow the uniform procedures:

1st & 2nd Infractions – Warning, note sent home, and parent asked to bring uniform 3rd Infraction – Parent asked to bring uniform & Parent Conference 4th (and/or subsequent) Infractions – Discipline Referral upgraded to a B10: Persistent/Willful Disobedience and consequences will issued accordingly.

PLEASE SIGN, DATE, & RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S HOMEROOM TEACHER.

____________________________________________ ______________________

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE DATE

______________________________________________ ________________________

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE DATE

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MacMillan International Baccalaureate Academy’s

Dismissal Procedures for Car Riders

The following car dismissal procedures were developed with student safety in mind. It is imperative that parents abide by these procedures when picking up your children.

On the first day of school, your child’s teacher sent home a yellow card to be used for car

dismissal.

Please write your child’s full name on this yellow card and place it on the dashboard of the

passenger side of your car so it can be easily seen.

When the dismissal bell rings at 3:40 p.m., students will be brought to the front entrance of the

building.

Staff members stationed in front of the building will call your child’s name from the yellow card

inside your car using a two way radio. In order for your child’s name to be called, you must be

in the right lane next to the curb. THE LEFT LANE IS CLOSED and will not be used for picking

up children or passing!

Once your child’s name is called, they will walk to a staff member located by the car lane.

When your car reaches that staff member, they will help your child get safely into your vehicle.

It is very important that you pay attention and keep the car line moving to avoid traffic

problems on McInnis Road. We ask that you continue to pull forward as far as you can to keep

traffic moving.

You MUST remain in your car in order to pick up your child. Please do not exit your car and

come to the front entrance doors to get your child. This creates congestion and confusion

during dismissal and we cannot be certain your child is being released to the correct parent or

guardian without seeing the yellow card in your window!

We also ask that you avoid coming in the building during dismissal time unless you have a

parent conference scheduled with a teacher or the principal.

If we follow these simple procedures, our after school car dismissal process will run much

smoother and will ensure the safety of the entire MacMillan Family.

I have read and will abide by the dismissal procedures outlined in the MacMillan International

Academy Student-Handbook.

_________________________ __________ ________________________

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Notice of Receipt of MacMillan Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017

I, ____________________________________, a student enrolled at MacMillan International Academy, and my

parent/guardian hereby acknowledge by our signatures that we have received and read the information and policies

that apply to this school. We understand that these policies apply to all students and parents at MacMillan

International Academy and that all students must adhere to these policies in order to continue to attend MacMillan.

Signed: _________________________________________

(Student’s Signature)

Date: __________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE STATEMENT(S):

_____ I understand that my child will be involved in the programs offered at MacMillan and many of these programs

will be videoed for school and/or student use.

_____I give my permission for my child to be interviewed and /or photographed by the media.

_____I do NOT want my child to be interviewed and/or photographed by the media.

Signed: _______________________________________

(Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature)

Date: ________________________________________

I have read the Parent-Student Handbook and will encourage my child to follow these rules and policies. I will

become personally involved in my child’s education.

Signed: ______________________________________

(Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature)

Date: ________________________________________

PLEASE DETACH THIS PAGE AFTER SIGNING AND RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S HOMEROOM TEACHER.

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